Public learning track
The History and Evolution of Universal Human Rights
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
6 lessons
Goal
Trace the historical origins of human rights from early philosophy to the creation of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and global civil rights movements.
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- 1Foundations of Human Rights: From Ancient Codes to EnlightenmentUp nextStart
- 2The Aftermath of World War II and the Birth of the UNPremiumNot started yet
- 3The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Core PrinciplesNot started yet
- 4How the UN Declaration Spread Around the WorldNot started yet
- 5Civil Rights and Anti-Apartheid Struggles WorldwideNot started yet
- 6Global Movements for Human RightsNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
1
11 lessons
20th and 21st Century Global Turning Points
Use primary and secondary sources to analyze the causes, course, and lasting significance of major modern global events.
2
6 lessons
Foundations of Economic Systems: Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism
Introduce the fundamental economic questions and compare how capitalism, command economies, and socialism organize ownership and allocate resources.
3
6 lessons
Economic Values, Mixed Economies, and Real-World Applications
Explore how economic systems balance values like freedom, equality, and fairness, and examine how mixed economies and incentives function in real-world nations.
4
6 lessons
The History and Evolution of Universal Human Rights
Trace the historical origins of human rights from early philosophy to the creation of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and global civil rights movements.
5
6 lessons
Human Rights Advocacy and Global Action
Explore specific international human rights protections, the role of NGOs and human rights defenders, and practical ways youth and citizens can advocate for human dignity.
6
11 lessons
Global Interconnectedness and Current World Issues
Cite and analyze current national and global events that illustrate how countries are economically, politically, culturally, and environmentally linked.